French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Sunday condemned Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in its massive overnight attack on Ukraine. While Macron said the strikes targeting civilians signalled “the dead end of Russia’s war of aggression”, Kallas accused Moscow of engaging in “reckless nuclear brinkmanship”.



Macron Condemns Russia's Use of Oreshnik Missile on Ukraine

The United States on Monday (Jan 12) sharply criticised Russia for using a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile in Ukraine, calling the strike an "inexplicable escalation" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.<h2>Reckless escalation</h2>Speaking at the emergency session, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce said Russia's decision to fire the intermediate-range missile, even without a nuclear warhead, marked a dangerous new phase in the conflict. It "constitutes another dangerous and inexplicable escalation of this war," Bruce said, adding that it came at a moment when Washington was "even as the United States is urgently working with Kyiv, other partners and Moscow to end the war through a negotiated settlement". She also condemned Russia's "continuing and intensifying attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shot-dying-then-insulted-disturbing-video-shows-ice-agent-mutter-crude-slur-after-killing-renee-nicole-good-fucking-bitch-jonathan-ross-1768018859463">'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good</a><h2>UK condemns strike</h2>Britain also condemned the strike. Acting UK Ambassador James Kariuki described the use of the missile as "reckless," warning that it "it threatens regional and international security and carries significant risk of escalation and miscalculation."<h2>Oreshnik missile attack</h2>Moscow confirmed earlier on Monday that it had launched the Oreshnik missile on Friday (Jan 9), claiming it struck an aviation repair facility in Ukraine's western Lviv region. Russian officials said the strike was carried out in retaliation for what they alleged was a Ukrainian attempt to target one of Vladimir Putin's residences. Ukrainian authorities have denied that claim.Ukraine acknowledged that the missile was fired toward the Lviv region, close to the Polish border, but stopped short of confirming whether the aviation plant was hit.Also read | `<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lost-a-major-trade-deal-because-of-no-call-from-modi-says-trump-aide-lutnick-1767944914723">India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick</a> The same day, Russia carried out heavy air strikes on Kyiv, killing at least four people. The bombardment knocked out heating in roughly half of the city’s residential buildings, leaving thousands without warmth as temperatures dipped below freezing.

The US has accused Russia of a dangerous escalation after it fired a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine. Britain echoed the warning, as Moscow defended the strike.

The United States on Monday (Jan 12) sharply criticised Russia for using a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile in Ukraine, calling the strike an "inexplicable escalation" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Reckless escalation Speaking at the emergency session, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce said Russia's decision to fire the intermediate-range missile, even without a nuclear warhead, marked a dangerous new phase in the conflict. It "constitutes another dangerous and inexplicable escalation of this war," Bruce said, adding that it came at a moment when Washington was "even as the United States is urgently working with Kyiv, other partners and Moscow to end the war through a negotiated settlement". She also condemned Russia's "continuing and intensifying attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure". Also read | 'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good UK condemns strike Britain also condemned the strike. Acting UK Ambassador James Kariuki described the use of the missile as "reckless," warning that it "it threatens regional and international security and carries significant risk of escalation and miscalculation." Oreshnik missile attack Moscow confirmed earlier on Monday that it had launched the Oreshnik missile on Friday (Jan 9), claiming it struck an aviation repair facility in Ukraine's western Lviv region. Russian officials said the strike was carried out in retaliation for what they alleged was a Ukrainian attempt to target one of Vladimir Putin's residences. Ukrainian authorities have denied that claim. Ukraine acknowledged that the missile was fired toward the Lviv region, close to the Polish border, but stopped short of confirming whether the aviation plant was hit. Also read | `India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick The same day, Russia carried out heavy air strikes on Kyiv, killing at least four people. The bombardment knocked out heating in roughly half of the city’s residential buildings, leaving thousands without warmth as temperatures dipped below freezing.

The US has accused Russia of a dangerous escalation after it fired a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine. Britain echoed the warning, as Moscow defended the strike.

US, UK slam Russia for 'reckless' escalation of Ukraine war with nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile use

Moscow says it struck Ukraine with an Oreshnik missile overnight in response to an alleged attack on Putin’s residence, claiming it hit drone production and energy sites.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Fires Oreshnik Missile at Ukraine; at Least 4 Dead

A United States (US) official said on Wednesday (Dec 11) that an intelligence assessment concluded that Russia might use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in the coming days.

A United States (US) official said on Wednesday (Dec 11) that an intelligence assessment concluded that Russia might use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in the coming days. The experimental Oreshnik missile was being seen by Washington more as an attempt at intimidation than a game-changer on the battlefield in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine have been fighting a war since late February 2022. Also read | Zelensky concedes Ukraine lost 43,000 soldiers in war against Russia in rare admission According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, the official, who chose to remain anonymous, said that Moscow has only a handful of the Oreshnik missiles and that they carry a smaller warhead than other missiles that Russia has regularly launched at Ukraine. US promises new security aid to Ukraine The note of caution by the US came as the outgoing US President Joe Biden's administration promised close to $1 billion in new security aid to Ukraine. Since the Russia-Ukraine war began, Washington has provided a total of $62 billion in aid to Kyiv. On Tuesday, the Treasury Department said that it would disburse $20 billion – part of a $50 billion multinational loan to Ukraine before Biden steps down from the president's post. Russia first fired missile last month Russia fired the Oreshnik missile for the first time on November 21 in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Surveillance camera video of the strike showed huge fireballs piercing the darkness and slammed into the ground at astonishing speed. Also watch | Ukraine war will not end in a day: Estonian minister Just hours after the missile was launched, Russian President Vladimir Putin took the rare step of speaking on national TV to boast about the missile. President Putin warned the West that its (missile's) next use could be against Ukraine's NATO allies who allowed Kyiv to use their longer-range missiles to strike inside Russia. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Russia-Ukraine war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

Russia-Ukraine war: US warns Moscow may use new lethal missile against Kyiv soon

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in Russian arms minimises the need to use nuclear weapons. Putin said this at a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights in the country, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.

“By and large, we now need to develop Oreshnik rather than the nuclear doctrine, because a sufficient number of these sophisticated systems... put us on the verge of virtually eliminating the necessity to employ nuclear weapons,” the Russian president described.

The head of the Kremlin also added that Russia “does not strengthen the nuclear doctrine, but improves it.”

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On November 21, Russia, with its medium-range missile&nbsp;Oreshnik launched an attack on a major industrial complex in Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk, that manufactures missile technology, according to reports.

Putin has said that the military tested one of its newest medium-range systems with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead in combat conditions, according to RIA Novosti.

Ukraine’s Air Force said that Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile during the attack. The United States confirmed officially that Russia struck the region with a missile based on the RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile.

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This attack was a response to the strikes carried out in the Kursk and Bryansk regions by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who used American and British ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles.

Putin also stated that several other weapons systems like Oreshnik, which have no other comparison in the world, are being tested by Russia.

Although Oreshnik is not a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), it can be comparable to the use of nuclear weapons in the case of group use.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in Russian arms minimises the need to use nuclear weapons. Putin said this at a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights in the country, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in Russian arms minimises the need to use nuclear weapons. Putin said this at a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights in the country, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti. “By and large, we now need to develop Oreshnik rather than the nuclear doctrine, because a sufficient number of these sophisticated systems... put us on the verge of virtually eliminating the necessity to employ nuclear weapons,” the Russian president described. The head of the Kremlin also added that Russia “does not strengthen the nuclear doctrine, but improves it.” Also read | US Weighing new sanctions on Russia's lucrative oil trade On November 21, Russia, with its medium-range missile Oreshnik launched an attack on a major industrial complex in Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk, that manufactures missile technology, according to reports. Putin has said that the military tested one of its newest medium-range systems with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead in combat conditions, according to RIA Novosti. Ukraine’s Air Force said that Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile during the attack. The United States confirmed officially that Russia struck the region with a missile based on the RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. Also read | Delhi, Moscow to ink $4bn deal to boost India’s air defence against China: Report This attack was a response to the strikes carried out in the Kursk and Bryansk regions by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who used American and British ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles. Putin also stated that several other weapons systems like Oreshnik, which have no other comparison in the world, are being tested by Russia. Although Oreshnik is not a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), it can be comparable to the use of nuclear weapons in the case of group use. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin says Oreshnik missile system minimises the need for nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Nov 22)&nbsp;&nbsp;claimed that Russia's&nbsp;hypersonic Oreshnik missile, fired at Ukraine on Thursday, is immune to being tracked and shot down. He also ordered the start of serial production of the missile.

“I will add that there is no countermeasure to such a missile, no means of intercepting it, in the world today. And I will emphasize once again that we will continue testing this newest system. It is necessary to establish serial production,” Putin said.

During a televised meeting with his military chiefs, the Russian president said that the country needs to begin serial production of the missile. “The decision... has in effect been taken," Putin said.

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Meanwhile, an investigation by Ukraine revealed that the hypersonic missile that struck the Ukrainian city of Dnipro reached a top speed of 13,000km/h. The public assessment said the missile took just 15 minutes to reach the target site, a Ukrainian military facility.

“The flight time of this Russian missile from the moment of its launch in the Astrakhan region to its impact in the city of Dnipro was 15 minutes,” revealed the Ukraine military’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR).

“The missile was equipped with six warheads: each equipped with six submunitions. The speed at the final part of the trajectory was over Mach 11,” the assessment added.

<h2>Ukraine returns 46 Russian citizens to Russia</h2>

On Friday, Russia&nbsp;said that Ukraine had returned 46 of its nationals earlier detained from the Kursk Oblast.

“The painstaking and lengthy negotiations for the return of our fellow countrymen to their homeland have brought results. They are receiving all necessary assistance,” Kursk regional governor Alexei Smirnov wrote on his Telegram channel.

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A video published by Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, showed families with toddlers and elderly people receiving humanitarian aid.

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Nov 22) claimed that Russia's hypersonic Oreshnik missile, fired at Ukraine on Thursday, is immune to being tracked and shot down.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Nov 22) claimed that Russia's hypersonic Oreshnik missile, fired at Ukraine on Thursday, is immune to being tracked and shot down. He also ordered the start of serial production of the missile. “I will add that there is no countermeasure to such a missile, no means of intercepting it, in the world today. And I will emphasize once again that we will continue testing this newest system. It is necessary to establish serial production,” Putin said. During a televised meeting with his military chiefs, the Russian president said that the country needs to begin serial production of the missile. “The decision... has in effect been taken," Putin said. Also read: Rising Tensions: Biden’s Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine and Putin’s Nuclear Doctrine Update Meanwhile, an investigation by Ukraine revealed that the hypersonic missile that struck the Ukrainian city of Dnipro reached a top speed of 13,000km/h. The public assessment said the missile took just 15 minutes to reach the target site, a Ukrainian military facility. “The flight time of this Russian missile from the moment of its launch in the Astrakhan region to its impact in the city of Dnipro was 15 minutes,” revealed the Ukraine military’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR). “The missile was equipped with six warheads: each equipped with six submunitions. The speed at the final part of the trajectory was over Mach 11,” the assessment added. Ukraine returns 46 Russian citizens to Russia On Friday, Russia said that Ukraine had returned 46 of its nationals earlier detained from the Kursk Oblast. “The painstaking and lengthy negotiations for the return of our fellow countrymen to their homeland have brought results. They are receiving all necessary assistance,” Kursk regional governor Alexei Smirnov wrote on his Telegram channel. Also read: Xi Jinping calls for Ukraine peace and Gaza ceasefire during Brazil visit A video published by Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, showed families with toddlers and elderly people receiving humanitarian aid. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

‘There is no countermeasure,’ Putin hails Russia’s Oreshnik missile; orders serial production

In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will continue testing its new Oreshnik missile, signaling a further escalation in military capabilities. The missile tests are part of Russia's efforts to strengthen its defense amid the conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Says Russia Will Keep Testing New Oreshnik Missile